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The average train between Derby and Preston takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Derby to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Derby and Preston is 124 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Preston via Crewe in around 2h 33m.
